My Boy Jack?

Name: My Boy Jack?
Brand: Tonie Holt
SKU: 9781844157044
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Autorius Tonie Holt

Žanras Kipling, John, -- 1897-1915., Kipling, John, -- 1897-1915 -- Death and burial., Kipling, Rudyard, -- 1865-1936 -- Family., Great Britain. -- Army. -- Irish Guards -- Biography., Great Britain. -- Commonwealth War Graves Commission., Loos, Battle of, Loos-en-Gohelle, France, 1915., Soldiers' bodies, Disposition of -- Great Britain., Authors, English -- Biography., World War, 1914-1918 -- Unknown military personnel, British., Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography., European history: First World War, History of specific subjects, True war stories, Europe, First World War, 1914-1918

Leidėjas Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Leidimo metai 2009 m.

Puslapių skč. 256 psl.

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ISBN 9781844157044

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My Boy Jack?

"My Boy Jack?" by Tonie Holt is a poignant biography that delves into the heart-wrenching story of John Kipling, the son of renowned author Rudyard Kipling. Set against the backdrop of the First World War, this compelling narrative explores John’s fate after he was reported missing during the Battle of Loos in 1915. Despite Rudyard's efforts to secure his son a place in the army, John’s disappearance left a profound void in his father's life. The book chronicles Rudyard's desperate search for his son's grave, a journey that ultimately ended in heartbreak as he never found closure. However, in a twist of fate, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission finally identified John’s resting place in 1992, 77 years after his disappearance. Published in 2009 and spanning 256 pages, "My Boy Jack?" offers a deeply moving insight into family, loss, and the enduring impact of war, making it an essential read for history enthusiasts and fans of biography alike.